Guidance

Cape Verde: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for UK nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Cape Verde.

Documents

Support for victims of Rape and Sexual Assault in Cape Verde

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Details

Includes information on:

  • medical assistance
  • the Cape Verde legal system
  • reporting assaults to the police

See also rape and sexual assault abroad: returning to the UK.

Updates to this page

Published 26 October 2023
Last updated 1 December 2025 show all updates
  1. New informative leaflet on Support for victims of Rape and Sexual Assault in Cape Verde added

  2. This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary

  3. First published.

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